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Reporting Category 1
Matter and Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element; made up of protons |
| Compound | A substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio |
| Element | A pure substance made of only one type of atom |
| Mixture | A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded |
| Homogeneous Mixture | A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout (like salt water) |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | A mixture where different parts have different compositions (like trail mix) |
| Chemical Reaction | A process where substances (reactants) change into new substances (products) with different properties |
| Conservation of Mass | The law stating that mass cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction; mass is conserved |
| Periodic Table | A chart organizing all known elements by their atomic number and properties |
| Valence Electrons | Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine how it bonds with other atoms |
| Proton | A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Neutron | A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Electron | A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom |
| Acid | A substance with a pH less than 7 that tastes sour and can conduct electricity |
| Base | A substance with a pH greater than 7 that tastes bitter and can conduct electricity |
| pH | A scale from 0-14 measuring how acidic or basic a substance is |
| Cohesion | The attraction between water molecules that causes them to stick together |
| Adhesion | The attraction between water and other substances |
| Surface Tension | The force that makes water molecules at the surface stick together and form a "skin" |
| Photosynthesis | A chemical reaction where plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen |
| Chemical Formula | A notation showing the types and number of atoms in a compound |